Brine Tank Operator - Day Shift ($25.03/hr.)

Leprino Foods; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a shift-based operator responsible for maintaining brine flow, filters, and conveyors. You will monitor temperatures, salinity, and equipment, while ensuring a clean processing area and accurate logging.

The role requires flexibility to float between 1st and 2nd shifts and to participate in 12-hour rotations that include weekends and holidays. Daily tasks include brine filtration, pH testing, sample collection, and assisting with changeovers.

Qualifications

• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to complete tasks accurately.
• Able to work both day and night shifts.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Support 24/7/365 operations.

Responsibilities

• Check filter pressure using HMI touch screens.
• Change and clean brine filters and socks when indicated.
• Monitor temperature, belt speed, flow rate, and brine salinity.
• Enter information on scrap/butterfat log.
• Maintain brine filter sock washing station.
• Test salinity using the Brine Hydrometer.
• Obtain samples to test brine pH.
• Pull blocks of ribbon cheese and take center temperature in Processing Department.
• Visually check for leaks and place grey tubs to catch drips.
• Operate salt slurry system as needed.
• Install squeegees at endpoint of brine tank.
• Inspect red totes for trays and melt down with blow torch.
• Position red barrels and tubs around equipment for shutdown.
• Transport animal feed to warehouse.
• Monitor cleanliness of mixer and brine tank area.
• Hose down and spray foam on equipment and floor as needed.
• Assist with product code changeovers.
• Assist operators as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Shift flexibility

Lifting 30 lbs

18+ years old

Job description

Short & Sweet: This position requires responsibility for the proper brine flow through the system by maintaining and cleaning brine filters and monitoring the brine conveyor, Cooper cutters and take-out conveyors. Will need to be able to float between 1st and 2nd shift.

Schedule:

Day Shift, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM

12 Hour Shift Rotation, (223) 2 on, 2 off, 3 on etc.

*Weekends & Holiday's Included

Job Responsibilities:

• Check filter pressure using HMI touch screens
• Change and clean brine filters and socks when filter pressure indicates necessary
• Monitor temperature, belt speed, flow rate, and brine salinity
• Enter information on scrap/butterfat log
• Maintain brine filter sock washing station
• Test salinity using the Brine Hydrometer
• Obtain samples to test brine pH
• Pull blocks of ribbon cheese and take center temperature in Processing Department
• Visually check for leaks and place grey tubs in position to catch drips
• Operate salt slurry system as needed
• Install squeegees at endpoint of brine tank
• Inspect red totes for trays and use blow torch to melt down
• Position red barrels and tubs around equipment in preparation for shut down
• Transport animal feed to warehouse
• Monitor cleanliness of mixer and brine tank area
• Hose down and spray foam on equipment and floor as needed
• Assist with product code changeovers
• Assist operators as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be able to communicateeffectively and efficiently in writing and verbally
• Demonstrated ability to complete work assignments with high degree of accuracy
• Ability to work first and second shift
• Must be able to lift 30lbs from floor to overhead lift (0\" - 72\")
• Must be able to climb stairs, inclined ladders, and vertical ladders hourly
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to support 24/7/365 operation